Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature. Their chattering antics in city parks delight us while their raids on our backyard gardens and bird feeders never fail to exasperate. But squirrels are more than amusing backyard entertainers, and few of us know much about them or fully appreciate their role in keeping the environment healthy. Nancy Castaldo shines new light on this familiar backyard mammal, exploring their staggering diversity (they’re found on all con

Source: Arab News